Orange Is The New Black: 10 Best Moments From Season 3
10. Big Boo Comforts Pennsatucky
The first episode of season 3 takes place on Mothers Day, with all of the inmates who have children getting excited for their kids coming to visit, and the prison in general making a big deal out of the occasion. It throws up a few different dynamics, such as Dayas concerns about her own impending motherhood, Bennett struggling to bond with her family and decide whether he can commit to their relationship, and Marias boyfriend telling her hes leaving before their daughter is old enough to understand her mothers in prison. We also see Pennsatucky grieving for the all of the children that she had aborted, and she has made make-shift graves for each of them: Blake, Bonnie, Boyd, Bethany, Braeden, and Buddy Jr. Clearly she has something for the letter B, and it is Big Boo who comes to comfort her. Dressed as a rather terrifying clown, she comforts Pennastucky, telling her that she did the right thing in not having the kids. Its a nice moment for both characters who thus far have mostly been used as a villain (Pennsatucky) and comic-relief (Boo), and continuation of their friendship, which began developing at the end of last season, that really continues to pay-off throughout the season.
NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far.
A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.
